A Microsoft account is a free account that you use to access many Microsoft tools and services, such as the web-based email service Outlook.com, Office online apps, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Bing, Windows, or the Microsoft Store.
If you don't have a Microsoft account, follow these steps to create one:
- First, go to https://account.microsoft.com/.
- Now click on the "Create Account" or "Sign Up" button.
- You will need to fill in the required information, including your first name and last name. Enter any additional fields such as a username (this will be your email address and end with "@outlook.com" or "@hotmail.com"), password, phone number, country or region, your date of birth, or an alternate email address.
- Verify your identity by following the on-screen instructions.
- Read and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
- Complete the process by clicking on the "Create Account" or "Sign Up" button.
- Once your account is created, you can use your Microsoft account.